How to Make a Jedi Tunic

Make your own Jedi tunic without sewing. May the costume forces be with you.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Off white robe or
• White robe to dye
• tea or Rit dye
• Saftey pins
• Dark chalk or pencil
• Scissors
• Duct tape
• Brown belt
• V-neck t-shirt - white or off white.

1. 
   Be Sure It's Collarless

   BUY A ROBE. This will be the tunic. Go to the thrift store and look for a lightweight off-white robe. If it's a white robe, dye it with tea for the off-white color or use Rit dye. Be sure it's a cotton robe if you're going to dye it.

2. 

   SHORTEN THE ROBE. The Jedi tunic is hip length or below the hip. Put the robe on and put a safety pin at the length you want. Now place a second safety pin 1" below the first. This will be your cutting line. Place the robe on a hard surface, completely open. Measure the distance from the current hem and the cutting line safety pin. Mark with dark chalk or pencil. Cut off the excess. You're ready to hem.

3. 

   HEM THE ROBE. If you wish. You can sew it, have the dry cleaners sew it or using duct tape. Remember that you have a 1" hem. so turn the hem under 1". Duct tape into place. Your Jedi tunic is ready.

4. 

   THE UNDERSHIRT. The look of the Jedi is always a v-neck. Get a v-neck undershirt and dye it off-white at the same time as the robe. Look for a high v-neck.

5. BELT IT. When getting dressed, be sure to cross the front robe panels to create a good looking v-neck. Use a brown belt and put the buckle in the back if it doesn't work with the costume. Remember, the Jedi robe will cover it.

Tips & Warnings

• White electrical tape will look better on the inside, in case you have any.
• Cut off the sleeves of the robe to reduce the bulk when you put on the Jedi robe.
• You'll save time by shopping at stores such as Target or JC Penney to find the robe.

Resources

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